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Spokane gun control measure tweaked just weeks after forgoing legal review
(The Center Square) – Spokane City Councilmember Paul Dillon amended his gun control measure on Monday, tightening up some of the language just two weeks after pushing it through council without a legal review. The ordinance garnered broad support for the most part but faced skepticism from the Spokane City Council's two conservatives. Councilmembers Jonathan Bingle and Michael Cathcart noted the lack of a review before passing and tried to defer a vote on that basis but to no avail. ...
Okanogan County man dies fighting brush fire
OROVILLE – A tragic incident unfolded last week as 78-year-old Walter Oikari lost his life while attempting to combat a brush fire on his property. The incident occurred on July 10, at Canyon Creek Road, southeast of Oroville, according to Okanogan County Coroner Dave Rodriguez. The fire, which erupted...
Resolution supporting enforcement of homeless camping law rejected by Spokane City Council
On Monday, the Spokane City Council had the chance to urge the police department to uphold a law that prohibits camping in many parts of the city, as approved by the voters. However, the council chose not to take this opportunity. Councilmember Jonathan Bingle’s resolution, which addressed the lack of...
Man with Moses Lake ties disappears during road trip
MOSES LAKE - A California man with Moses Lake ties has vanished under peculiar circumstances, according to his family. 40-year-old Paul Flores of Stockton, California was driving from his hometown to Moses Lake to visit his son, nieces and two grandchildren when he suddenly disappeared last Friday. Flores' family says...
Ryan Nembhard on choosing to come to Gonzaga: 'One of the best decisions of my life'
‘I love it here man, I’m a Zag for sure so I love this place. This is just such a great family environment out here, something I’ll be a part of forever and I don’t take it for granted.'
2 dead after apparent murder-suicide in Vancouver
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KPTV) - The Vancouver Police Department is investigating an apparent murder-suicide that left two people dead Thursday morning. At about 8:20 a.m., officers responded to a shooting at an apartment complex in the 4300 block of Plomondon Street, close to the Bagley Community Park and a Boys & Girls Club.
Win Moxee Hop Festival Beer Garden Entertainment Tickets!
The Moxee Hop Festival 2024 is right around the corner! We've got a fresh pair of tickets to the beer garden stage waiting for you to win!. The event happens at the Moxee City Park on August 1st through 3rd. Featuring a breakfast in the park, vendors, rides for the...
Fentanyl Fears Grow: 6 Lives Lost to Overdoses in Yakima County This Month
6 people in Yakima County have died of drug overdoses so far this month with a total of 77 overdose deaths reported in all of 2024. Yakima County Coroner Jim Curtice says the county could break the record of 96 overdose deaths set in 2023. THE RISE IN DEATHS IS...
Red Cross strike team sent to Washington
YAKIMA-A Red Cross strike team was sent to the area from South Carolina due to all of the recent fires, extreme heat and fire warnings. According to a leader at the Red Cross, the team is experienced with lots of deployments, and act as relief when local resources are spread thin. They also sent a semi truck full of extra supplies so the local Red Cross has enough on hand.
Thirsty Thursdays with the Pippin’s!
Join us Thursday, August 1st as we kick off the new month with free T-shirts for YOU! Before the game, come up to our radio station booth, and show us that you have the Cherry FM app downloaded on your smart phone and you’ll get a Cherry FM/Pippin’s T-shirt! Only 1 shirt per family, while supplies last. We’ll see you at “The Orchard” at State Fair Park!
What’s Happ’ning Folks??
You gotta love summertime in the Yakima Valley! So many things to take part of, we’ll keep you up to date the best we can on all that’s “Happ’ning” here in the Valley!!. THE DOWNTOWN YAKIMA FARMERS MARKET. Presented by Solarity Credit Union..Every Sunday from...
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